Lotus to announce its India entry on November 9

Lotus is likely to offer the Emira sportscar and the Eletre electric SUV in India.

According to a media report, British sports carmaker Lotus is set to announce its entry into the Indian market on November 9, 2023.

As per the report, Lotus has partnered with Exclusive Motors to set up its first dealership in New Delhi. Initially, the company plans to roll out two models. These include the Emira sportscar and the Eletre electric SUV.

The Emira is a 2-door sports coupe that made its global debut in 2021. It is available with two engine options, including a 

Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine with either manual or automatic transmission and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol unit from Mercedes-AMG paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The Eletre is the brand's first all-electric SUV. It is based on the Electric Premium Architecture and features a dual-motor setup producing over 600 BHP. Lotus claims that the Eletre can sprint from 0 - 100 km/h in under 3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 260 km/h. The electric motor is paired with a battery pack of over 100 kWh, offering a range of 600 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle).

Source: Autocar India